Dr. Cynthia Vannucci

Events Management

Office: Hospitality Learning Center (HLC) 209C
Phone: 303-556-3367
Email: vannucci@msudenver.edu

Education

Doctorate    1999
Doctor of Philosophy in Man-Environment Relations Pennsylvania State University

Master's Degree    1990
Masters in Business and Human Relations Amber University, Dallas, Texas

Bachelor's Degree    1979
Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration University of Nevada Las Vegas

Areas of Expertise:

  • Women in Leadership
  • Hospitality Student Career Development Research
  • Hospitality Marketing Plan Research and Report Summaries
  • Certification Trainer: Certified Hospitality Sales Professional
  • Certification Trainer: Certified Hospitality Marketing Professional
  • Certification Trainer: Certified Meeting Professional
  • Personality Profiling for Group/Teamwork Using the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator
  • Table Etiquette Training
  • Customer Service Training
  • Marketing Bed & Breakfast Facilities
  • E-Commerce Buying Behaviors
  • Matching Great Interns with Great Companies
  • Event Promotion
  • Better Negotiation Skills
  • Trade Show Management

Awards and Certifications:

  • Outstanding Teaching Award from the School of Professional Studies, 2010-2011
  • Student Organization Advisor of the Year, 2011Certified Meeting Professional, CMP
  • Certified Hospitality Educator
  • Certified Hospitality Marketing Executive, CHME
  • Certified Hospitality Sales Professional, CHSP
  • Certified Training from American Hotel Lodging Association
    • Hospitality Marketing
    • Convention, Sales and Service
    • Hospitality Sales
  • Professional Convention Management Association Educator of the Year, 2000, 2008
  • Outstanding Women's Award, Women's Studies, MSCD
  • Who's Who Among Teachers
  • Outstanding Government Meeting Professional, Rocky Mountain Chapter, Society of Government Meeting Professionals
  • Outstanding Professional Development Award, Metropolitan State College
  • Golden Key Outstanding Faculty Excellence in Teaching, Metropolitan State College
  • Faculty Advisor to Student Club of Professional Convention Management Association
    • Student Organization of the Year, Student Activities, MSCD, 2003
    • Fund Raising Event of the Year, Student Activities, MSCD, 2006
    • Social/Community Event of the Year, Student Activities, MSCD, 2007
    • Student Organization Advisor of the Year, Student Activities, MSCD, 2007
  • Certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator Instructor
  • Special Recognition Award, Rocky Mountain Chapter, Professional Convention Management Association, 2007
  • Certified in Business Etiquette

Career Highlights:

  • The Pennsylvania State University, Instructor, 1993-1999, University Park, PA and Ph.D. Assistantships
  • The Penn State Scanticon, Director of Sales and Marketing, 1993-1997, State College, PA
  • Choice Hotels International, National Sales and Marketing Director, Dallas, TX, 1990-1993
  • Ramada/Renaissance Hotel Corporation Regional Director of Sales, Dallas, TX, 1987-1990, Property Director of Sales
  • MHM Inc., Market Research Analyst, Dallas, Texas, 1985-1989
  • Imperial Palace, Director of Tour and Travel, Las Vegas, 1980-1984

Publications in Books & Chapters:

Memberships / Affiliations:

  • Member, National Association of Catering Executives (NACE)
  • Faculty Advisor Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, 2010 to Present
  • Member, IAEM
  • Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), Faculty Task Force Committee, 2000-present
  • Faculty Advisor, Rocky Mountain PCMA Student Chapter, 1999-present
  • Society of Government Marketing Professionals, Board of Directors, Rocky Mountain Chapter, 2002-2005
  • Hospitality, Sales, and Marketing Association International, Commissioner of Certified Hospitality Marketing Executive, 1980-1999, Board of Directors, 2009, 2010
  • National Tourism Association, 1981-present
  • Council of Hotel, Restaurant and Instructor Education: President, Rocky Mountain Region, 2004-2005; Vice President, 2003-2004; Secretary/Treasurer, 2002-2003; Conference Chairperson, 2003 - 2005
  • Jack Kent Cooke College Faculty Representative: 2004 - 2008

Updated 10/19/11